Comments on the entry: The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes first - AL.comhttps://blog.advance.net/cgi-bin/mte/mt-search.cgiindex=comment&template_id=entry_comments_feed&search=&limit=20&affiliate=bama&filter_entry_basename=acc_strikes_first_now_the_expa&searchall=1&IncludeBlogs=35102011-09-21T22:59:11ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171443692011-09-21T22:59:11Z2011-09-21T22:59:11ZMy opinion of the ACC just lauched off the pad like a Saturn rocket. What a stoke of brilliance, not that it was unexpected that they would raid the Big East should they themselves lose a member or two butchitownrolltideComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171223992011-09-20T16:46:06Z2011-09-20T16:46:06ZIt's already there. Big-time college football programs are the economic engine of their athletic departments. Their primary function is to raise revenue (fortunately for fans, making mega bucks requires being competitive and entertaining). Thus, business concerns are driving the trainsweethomenotComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171173152011-09-20T11:35:51Z2011-09-20T11:35:51ZWe can do without the couch fires. I would rather take South Florida or East Carolina than WVU.trillionshttp://Comment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171128062011-09-19T23:59:41Z2011-09-19T23:59:41ZI'm hoping that there is some back room dealing going on right now that we don't know about. If the SEC adds West Virginia and/or Mizzou then Mike Slive should be fired. If I was the SEC I would addYourcheatinheartComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171108292011-09-19T21:37:45Z2011-09-19T21:37:45ZWhen all this ''dust'' settles, will we get a playoff system in football? How will traditional rivalries playout in other sports? Will this hurt certain universities and their student bodies? Will Notre Dame and Boise State join a conference? Willausome04http://Comment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171055152011-09-19T16:42:01Z2011-09-19T16:42:01ZYou are totally wrong about WVU having a tiny tv market. One, we have state of WV with 1.5 million people in addition to very strong alumni chapters throughout the country specifically in the southeast from Virginia to Florida. WVUiamforwvuComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171051962011-09-19T16:25:05Z2011-09-19T16:25:05Z18 gets a little weird. 4 divisions with their respective champs in an SEC semi-final on Thanksgiving weekend where the higher seed team (based on ranking) hosting at their house. Next week is the title game with the winner allAUColdSteelComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171049322011-09-19T16:13:22Z2011-09-19T16:13:22ZIf the schedules and divisions are set up right, they will still be there.AUColdSteelComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171046472011-09-19T15:58:29Z2011-09-19T15:58:29ZYOOOOO!! BORE US!!!! You don't know fact from fiction AUBIE!!!!! Go back to the AUBIE boards, FAKER!!!! You ain't no LSWHO FAN DUDE!!!!! Anyone who dwell son disrespect, hatered, and pure LIES towards BAMA HAS to be a BARNER!!!! RTR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!barnstompersComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171026292011-09-19T14:01:38Z2011-09-19T14:01:38ZSorry, I meant Alabama, Auburn, and Tech would be in the East. See, working this out for everyone gets complicated in a hurry.bamanutcasehttp://Comment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171025842011-09-19T13:59:04Z2011-09-19T13:59:04ZNo matter what happens with expansion, there are two games that Bama never needs to give up: The Iron Bowl and the Third (now fourth) Saturday in October. I would also add LSU as my third.bodickeyComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171025662011-09-19T13:58:03Z2011-09-19T13:58:03ZOkay, since insanity is upon us, here's a scenario: Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State join Texas A&M in a move to the SEC. The Western Division of the SEC will consist of those five teams as well as Arkansas,bamanutcasehttp://Comment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171024442011-09-19T13:49:17Z2011-09-19T13:49:17ZGenerally, a BCS conference fan will like the current system because it among other things, helps lock in the status quo. The SEC would do just fine in a playoff system. My preference for a playoff system rests on onesweethomenotComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171024312011-09-19T13:48:30Z2011-09-19T13:48:30ZMorning Sane, have a safe trip back. We will always have good college football to watch in the SEC but some of the old school traditions that make it special may be lost. Will be sad if it happens. RTRRisingTide80Comment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171023512011-09-19T13:43:16Z2011-09-19T13:43:16Zwhoa - that would be an upset............gotta get a move on here - cya l8r when I'm back in the ham! Have a great day, all..............saneforAUComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171023352011-09-19T13:42:17Z2011-09-19T13:42:17ZCool. Be safe.bodickeyComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171023252011-09-19T13:41:50Z2011-09-19T13:41:50ZOK, Boris, I give up! Take your meds or something - maybe I need to call your 'home' and have the nurses restrain you...saneforAUComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171023042011-09-19T13:41:02Z2011-09-19T13:41:02ZOff Topic, but relevant somewhat to a particular spammer who may be reading: My upset pick of the week this week is West Virginia over LSU.bodickeyComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171023012011-09-19T13:40:43Z2011-09-19T13:40:43ZDon't fly out until just before noon, and thanks, it has been (and still is) fun!saneforAUComment on The expansion gloves are off: ACC strikes firsttag:www.al.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf//3510.171022472011-09-19T13:37:14Z2011-09-19T13:37:14ZMorning Sane. Welcome back. Hope you had a good trip.bodickey